This bone-dry thriller is outstanding with the mousse and pulls you straight into the now. It’s a classic expression of unwooded Chardonnay and tastes like wet stones, lemon zest and struck steel - all referential and intriguing - before tapering to a long almond-nougat finish. If you want to splash out for a real treat, the 2019 Joseph Drouhin Drouhin-Vaudon Chablis from Burgundy, France (LCBO $33.10) is worth every cent. Despite this being produced in massive volumes and sold at a very reasonable price, this is a well-made wine with enough complexity, concentration and length to satisfy discerning palates. It’s mineral-driven and restrained with quiet suggestions of cool clay and white orchard fruit with a touch of salinity somewhere. Score: 91įor bubbly that’s bone dry, reach for the NV Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut Cava from Spain (LCBO $13.45 till Jan. Here, that splash of Pinot Noir adds a whisper of cranberry-violet that comes to the fore on the finish. And Pinot Noir and salmon is a classic match. This bottle, like all Prosecco Rosé, gets its pink tint from Pinot Noir. A kiss of sweetness accentuates the pear-scented fruit and lends easy-drinking appeal. Each sip tastes brisk, cool and effervescent. If bubbly is your thing, the 2020 Juliet Prosecco Rosé DOC from the Veneto region of Italy (LCBO $14.95) does not disappoint. Each sip lingers on the finish leaving you ready for the next bite of you know what. Then it washes over the palate with breezy flavours of creamy lemon curd and cooked apple, all polished to a high sheen. In the glass, it exudes subtle scents of lemon zest. And its flavour profile complements the salmon mousse with aplomb.
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The 2020 Wayne Gretzky Estates Founders Series Pinot Grigio, VQA Niagara Peninsula (LCBO $14.95, the Wine Shop $14.75) offers light, easy refreshment at an affordable price. If you’re stumped, here are four wines you can count on to pair with the mousse, starting with something local. But you can get away with pretty much any dry white or rosé. Stony whites work well, as do elegant sparkling styles. And it’s marvellous paired with a glass of wine. Honestly, this recipe is dead easy but delicious. Press plastic wrap to the surface and chill it for at least two hours. Transfer the whole lot into a shallow dish if you plan to serve a group, or portion it out into smaller ramekins for cute single servings. Be sure to use a folding motion to maintain the loft of the whipped cream. Then slowly fold the salmon and cream cheese mixture into the whipped cream until thoroughly combined. Pour your whipping cream in a mixing bowl and whip it with an electric mixer on high speed until peaks form when you lift the beaters. Once you’ve succeeded, set that aside and turn your attention to whipping the cream. You should end up with a thick, creamy paste of uniform consistency. Whiz the food processor until the mixture is uniform, stopping periodically to scrape down the sides with a spatula. Slice the smoked salmon into thumb-size lengths and pop them in too. Gather your ingredients, which include about 225 grams of cream cheese, 170 grams of smoked salmon, three heaping tablespoons of sour cream, the juice of one lemon and 120 mL of whipping cream.Ĭut the cream cheese into pieces and put them in the bowl of a food processor. Served with a glass of sparkling or still wine - white or rosé - this snack makes the world drop away. Then I serve this whipped up wonder with water crackers when I’m feeling lazy or with thin baguette slices, buttered and broiled and sprinkled with minced parsley when I’ve got a bit of time. I make a batch every year around this time and dole it out in pretty little ramekins. It’s easy to make and the recipe I’m about to share is just shockingly good. It’s also something to give yourself when you just want to be - but properly fed and watered. It’s an easy snack to make and serve with a glass of wine when friends drop by - the fancy without the fuss. With that in mind, here’s a handy little something to help you out. That idea seems so delicious this time of year when many of us are run ragged. You can just be, and that’s plenty.” Her name is Alice Walker. A wise woman once wrote, “You don’t always have to be doing something.
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